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A Visit From 'The Genius' Ray Charles! | The Dick Cavett Show
Jazz pianist Ray Charles sits down for an interview, chatting about his rumored private plane and what he imagines Dick Cavett ...
About Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, Charles preferred being called "Brother Ray". He lost his vision as a child, possibly due to glaucoma, and consequently wore dark glasses. Charles pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s by combining e...
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